A conflict has arisen between President Trump and D.C. leaders regarding crime rates in Washington, D.C. Trump declared a crime emergency, claiming crime is "out of control." His justification included citing the 2024 homicide rate, which is nearly double the 2012 rate. In contrast, Mayor Muriel Bowser contends that violent crime is at a 30-year low and that while there was a crime spike in 2023, violence has significantly decreased since then. Critics allege that Trump is exaggerating crime issues, while others question the validity of data overall.
The city's homicide rate in 2024 was roughly around 25 per 100,000 residents, nearly double the rate in 2012, which was 13.9 per 100,000 residents.
FBI data shows that the homicide rate in D.C. has been steadily climbing since 2012 when the city hit a historic 50-year low.
In terms of murder, D.C. is much better off than it was in the '90s. Things got significantly worse during that decade, making it the 'murder capital'.
While 2024 has seen a crime spike, Mayor Bowser argues that violent crime is at a 30-year low overall, showing a significant decline from past years.
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